Lenny Rachitsky

AUGUST 20, 2024

how AI is getting closer to replacing PMs , which parts of the job are most likely to be impacted ), so I wanted to take this week to share an important message: I believe that product managers are the best -positioned role in tech to thrive in a world of AI. In fact, many jobs will start to look more like product management.

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Positioning User Friction Weak Development Team User Testing 143

Product Management University

JANUARY 22, 2025

The most common mistake product marketers make with product positioning is they do it without regard for their salesforces ability to deliver it. Sure, you want to nail the product positioning so that prospective buyers understand your unique value. It also eliminates the need for two or more versions of your positioning.

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Positioning User Testing Differentiation Product Marketing 130

The Product Guy

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Internally, you may be known for your ability to manage cross-functional teams, while externally, you may position yourself as a visionary product leader. The Controversy : Over-promising or positioning yourself as an expert in areas where you’re still developing can backfire, leading to a credibility gap.

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Branding Product Manager Product Management Management 150

Spice Catalyst

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This is the fourth episode of Product Success Issues with David Fradin, covering Personas, How to do Market and Competitive Research, and the sixteen key significant issues affecting the world that will influence new products and services and changes to existing products and services.

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It puts you in the position to make a request and address the root cause of the conflict. Additionally, use positive language and communicate the outcome you’d like to achieve. You start by sharing each other’s perspectives. Then, you explore the feelings that are present and connect them to underlying, unmet needs.

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Weak Development Team Product Manager Product Management Construction 216

The Product Guy

APRIL 9, 2020

You could start with using DACI as a baseline: develop ways to quickly identify / guess at their DACI profile and how your DACI profile and theirs can interact positively. Form a high-level understanding of the alignment in your relationship (positive, negative, or neutral). Test See how that initial test works in the actual meeting.

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Framework User Testing Product Research Weak Development Team 473

The Product Guy

JANUARY 17, 2025

Reframing Conversations: Position experiments as a way to test ideas and validate assumptions, rather than as costly endeavors. Panelists discussed strategies to address this, such as: Demonstrating ROI: Present data that shows the value of experimentation in reducing risks and achieving outcomes.

Data Visualization 195

Data Visualization Customer Feedback Feedback Software Analytic Tools 195

Product Innovation Educators

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

She positioned herself at the intersection of different functions, collecting input from business stakeholders to define problems, then transmitting requirements to development teams to create solutions.

Reporting Tools 179

Reporting Tools Feedback Software Customer Feedback Technical Review 179

Productside

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Now, rather than fixing its pricing, positioning, or customer experience, Microsoft has. Originally launched as a $30 per month premium add-on, Copilot faced slow uptake as customers questioned whether it provided enough real value to justify the cost.

Customer Experience 177

Customer Experience Positioning Product Manager Product Management 177

The Product Guy

JUNE 30, 2019

As companies and complexity continue to improve what will that mean for this valuable position? The role of product manager continues to evolve. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Tanya Koshy.

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Positioning Product Manager Product Management Management 370

Melissa Perri

JANUARY 4, 2020

Not every company has seen all these changes, but by and large I think it's been a positive push forward and I'm proud of where we've come from and where we have gotten to. -- 2014: "I do not need Product Managers, I can run my company myself,I have the strategy." We've come a long way but we still have far to go.

User Testing 386

User Testing Data Visualization Research Software Feedback Software 386

Product Management University

DECEMBER 11, 2024

AI has put you in the best position to do that in a fraction of the time it would take you otherwise. Then our clients can start using them to direct their products from more of a leadership position versus reactionary. AI is finally going to put product managers in the position of strength theyve long coveted.

Product Manager 130

Product Manager Product Management User Testing Management 130

Alchemer Mobile

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This reinforces a positive experience and encourages future participation in surveys. Implementing this feedback drives retention and positions them for long-term growth. A shorter survey reduces fatigue and encourages higher response rates while still gathering essential feedback.

Customer Satisfaction 238

Customer Satisfaction Product Research Data Visualization Customer Feedback 238

The Product Guy

JANUARY 28, 2020

Adding delight and emotion to your application can have a profoundly positive impact on the user experience, create ‘tweetable moments’ and turn customers into evangelists. Are you familiar with how your users “perceive” your application or service?

Engineering 410

Engineering Customer Experience Enterprise User Experience 410

Product Management University

APRIL 25, 2023

Product Management Leader), a positioning statement or career objective followed by work experience, hard/soft skills, education, and other interests. Your H1 Value Headline & Positioning Statement Your top-level headline should be a short phrase that describes something every employer wants when they hire a person into this role.

Technical Review 244

Technical Review Research Software Systems Review Customer Experience 244

Product Management University

MARCH 5, 2025

Listen, relate, and position your products as the key to meeting their goals by solving their problems. Convince your target customers you know them as well as they know themselves. They’ll assume your products are great. Sales & Pre-Sales Same play as marketing, just in real-time. Easy, right?

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Workshop Positioning Product Marketing 130

The Product Guy

MARCH 19, 2025

Teams that continuously refine positioning and functionality ensure their products stay valuable instead of falling behind competitors. The best teams design for modularity and upgradability, allowing products to evolve with customer needs while minimizing waste. Market shifts determine product lifespan.

Development 195

Development User Testing Customer Feedback Customer Experience 195

The Product Guy

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Publicly acknowledging their effort and explaining how it positively impacted user engagement not only boosted the designer’s morale but also reinforced the importance of user-centric design across the entire team. In a recent project, a UX designer went above and beyond to create an intuitive interface.

Leadership 170

Leadership Product Manager Product Management Customer Experience 170

Productside

APRIL 16, 2025

The Power of Influence Over Authority Another myth Guy breaks down is the idea that product managers need positional power to lead effectively. When product and engineering collaboration is strong, these roles dont compete but amplify each other. In reality, the best PMs lead with influence, not title.

Engineering 177

Engineering Product Research Feedback Software Feedback Loop 177

Product Innovation Educators

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Strategy is an organization’s game plan for achieving its long term objectives in light of its industry position, opportunities, and resources. Strategy defines and communicates an organization’s unique position and says how organizational resources, skills, and competencies should be combined to achieve competitive advantage.

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Strategy Product Manager Product Management Management 314

The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

A risk is an uncertain event that may have both a positive or negative impact on a product. We measured our metrics after the implementation of the animations and we saw a positive increase in all of our metrics. All most all of the metrics showed a positive increase.

User Testing 419

User Testing Weak Development Team Product Research Customer Experience 419

The Product Guy

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Use data to support your position and explain the trade-offs. The CEO may want to introduce a new feature to impress investors, or a VP might suggest something based on personal preferences, despite little alignment with product goals. Suggested Solution : The key is to respectfully push back when necessary.

Strategy 150

Strategy Customer Feedback Research Software User Testing 150

Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 27, 2025

It helped them redefine their market positioning and significantly expanded their customer base. ” Instead of focusing on shipping features, they prioritize solving real problems that drive business growth. Launching five products simultaneously was a transformative move.

Feedback Software 110

Feedback Software Technology Customer Feedback ChatGPT 110

Product Talk

MAY 5, 2021

When a product trio works together to develop a shared understanding of their customer, they are in a much better position to create products that customers love. When a product trio works together to develop a shared understanding of their customer, they are in a much better position to create products that customers love. Tweet This.

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Product Research User Friction Software Engineering Engineering 334

Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

When you become a head of product, you move into a line management position. Having successfully managed different products will put you in a great position to advise and support the product people who work for you. Be Prepared to Look after People, Not Products. This is likely to increase their respect and trust for you.

User Testing 343

User Testing Product Research Weak Development Team Customer Experience 343

Userpilot

OCTOBER 19, 2024

According to a Deloitte report , positive customer experiences can lead to a 140% increase in spending compared to negative ones. You can do this by calculating the percentage of positive responses (satisfied and very satisfied) you received. Similarly, sharing positive experiences is easier than ever before. CSAT Score Formula.

Customer Satisfaction 111

Customer Satisfaction Customer Experience User Testing Feedback Software 111

Product Talk

DECEMBER 11, 2024

They came up with the outcome Passioneers are engaged and positive and clear on their role and responsibilities based on the feedback survey and quiz related to Continuous Discovery Habits. While theyre still testing this process, so far the feedback has been very positive.

Product Research 184

Product Research Customer Experience User Testing Feedback Software 184

Lenny Rachitsky

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Shopify has found that 30% to 40% of experiments that show positive short-term results have no long-term impact. Just because the initial data doesn’t show a positive lift doesn’t mean it won’t create value in the future. Adopt a “hundred-year mindset” in your decision-making.

User Testing 116

User Testing Data Visualization Customer Feedback Embedded Analytics 116

Product Innovation Educators

MARCH 25, 2024

She is also a product leadership instructor on Maven and has held leadership and advisor product positions. Positive leadership character: Show traits such as integrity, responsibility, forgiveness, and compassion. 5:37] Tell us more about the aspects of positive leadership character.

Leadership 286

Leadership Customer Experience Reference Product Research 286

Roman Pichler

MARCH 9, 2022

It helps people understand how their work relates to a bigger whole and how their efforts create a positive change. Instead of referring to the product, state the positive change you want to bring about, such as “healthy eating.”. A solution-agnostic vision allows you to change the product strategy but keep your vision stable.

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Vision Workshop Customer Experience Leadership 348